Gun Control

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings released the following statement marking national Stop the Bleed Day: “More than 200,000 Americans lose their lives every year from traumatic incidents, including shootings, vehicular crashes, and workplace accidents. When injuries involve traumatic blood loss, death can occur in as little as five minutes. These deaths, however, are oftentimes preventable. “National Stop the Bleed Day is a day to raise awareness of how to respond to severe bleeding incidents. Just a...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking one year since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which left 17 people dead and 17 injured: “One year after this tragedy, it is still difficult to put into words the feelings of sadness, heartbreak, and loss. On this solemn anniversary, I stand in solidarity with those who lost loved ones, the injured, and the countless families impacted by this senseless act of violence. “The Parkland community...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement after he joined Representatives Ted Deutch (D-FL), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Dina Titus (D-NV) as an original co-sponsor in reintroducing the Keep Americans Safe Act, legislation that will prohibit the transfer, importation, or possession of magazines able to hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. A Senate companion was also introduced by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ): “I was pleased to join my colleagues in introducing ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on last night’s shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill Dance Hall in Thousand Oaks, California: “My heart sank this morning when I learned of last night's shooting in Thousand Oaks, California. It is with profound grief that I offer my condolences to the families that lost loved ones and prayers for the injured. “I also join in paying tribute to Sergeant Ron Helus, who died in the line of duty while responding to this horrific e...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the first anniversary of the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas: “One year ago, we suffered the worst mass shooting in our country’s history. Fifty-eight people were killed and 869 injured when a gunman opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, firing more than 1,000 rounds in just 11 minutes. The scale of this tragedy remains profound, and the heartbreak unfathomable. Today, my thoughts and pra...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on President Donald John Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: “The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is President Trump’s latest shameful effort to further roll back the progress we have made on voting rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights, civil rights, clean air and water, gun control, healthcare, and so much more. We cannot take nominations to the Suprem...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement marking the one year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting: "Two years ago, 49 people were killed at the Pulse Nightclub in what was at the time the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States. Like so many others, I was devastated by this senseless attack on the LGBTQ community. “People from every walk of life across the United States condemned this horrific shooting, asking why we are powerless to prevent v...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice requesting funds for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Mental Competency (MECOM) Database. These funds would be used to update the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Indices with disqualifying mental health records. May 16, 2018 Alan Hanson Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Office of Justice Programs United States Department of Justice 810 Seventh Street NW W...
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